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WHAT’S ON
at The Bhavan, W14
June - October 2016
Step inside and discover
the beauty of India’s art
and culture...
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Book Online at www.bhavan.net
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Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Mohan Vina Concert
Sun 2 Oct, 2016
All welcome at The Bhavan, 4a Castletown Road,
West Kensington, London W14 9HE
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THE BHAVAN’S 31st
SUMMER SCHOOL
of Indian Music & Dance
Sat 16 July – Sun 7 Aug 2016
Summer School Finale
6 & 7 August
Registration Sat 16 July, 2pm
Study - Develop - Learn
Grow - Perform
Visiting Teachers from India:
Sumitra Guha – Hindustani Vocal
Rani Khanam – Kathak Dance
Sudha Ragunathan – Karnatic Vocal
Srekala Bharath – Bharatanatyam Dance
The Bhavan’s Resident Teachers:
Pt Rajkumar Misra - Tabla
M Balachandar - Mridangam
Balu Raguraman - Karnatic Violin
Sanjay Guha - Sitar
Photo: Sumitra Guha -
Hindustani Vocal
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The Bhavan’s Events at a Glance,
June - Oct 2016
MADHVI MUDGAL AND HER ODISSI DANCE
COMPANY VISTAAR
Fri 10 June, 7.30pm
A BHARATANATYAM RECITAL BY SAHANA
BALASUBRAMANYA
Sat 11 June, 5pm
BHINNA ABHINNA, AN EXPERIMENT IN
MUSIC WITH THE FUSION PROJECT
Sat 11 June, 8pm
JAYATE KUCHIPUDI
TOURING FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT
Sun 12 June, 5pm
SITAR & CELLO CONCERT BY SHUBHENDRA
RAO & SASKIA RAO-DE HAAS
Fri 17 June, 7.30pm
GURU SHRI ABHAY SHANKAR MISHRA
PRESENTS KATHAK AALOK
Sun 26 June, 6:30pm
SANKALPAM PRESENTS UYIR IN UNARVU –
A EXPLORATION IN BHARATANATYAM
Sat 2 July, 7.30pm
PRESENTED BY VANI FINE ARTS
BHARATANATYAM RECITAL BY BALA DEVI
CHANDRASHEKAR
Sun 3 July, 6pm
ESSEX INDIANS PRESENT: UTTORSURI-
GENERATION NEXT
Sat 9 July, 6pm
NRTTASAHAYATA: A CLASSICAL INDIAN
DANCE EVENT
Sun 10 July, 7.30pm
NRITHYA-UPAHAAR: UPAHAAR SCHOOL
PRESENTS AN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
OF DANCE
Sat 18 June, 5pm
NRITHYA-UPAHAAR II: A SECOND NIGHT
OF FESTIVITIES
Sun 19 June, 5pm
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY: TASTER
CLASSES AND LECTURES AT THE BHAVAN
Tues 21 June, 6.30pm
SO FRENCH DRAMA PRESENTS DANSE
AVEC MOLIÈRE
Tues 21 & Wed 22 June, 8pm
KARNATIC MUSIC CONCERT: KEYBOARD
RECITAL BY K.SATHYANARAYANAN
Sat 25 June, 6.30pm
FAIRY TALES - PRESENTED BY MAIDA VALE
BALLET SCHOOL
Sun 26 June, 2.30pm
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MILAPFEST/THE BHAVAN PRESENT
MAHOTSAV: FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE
Fri 15 – Sun 17 July
THE BHAVAN’S 31ST SUMMER SCHOOL OF
INDIAN MUSIC & DANCE
Sat 16 July - Sun 7 Aug
SAT SANG MEDITATION WITH MOHANJI
Tues 19 July, 1pm
SUMMER SCHOOL SHOWCASE, KARNATIC
VOCAL CONCERT BY SUDHA RAGUNATHAN
Sun 24 July, 6pm
SUMMER SCHOOL SHOWCASE,
BHARATANATYAM DANCE BY SREKALA
BHARATH
Sat 30 July, 6pm
SUMMER SCHOOL SHOWCASE,
HINDUSTANI VOCAL CONCERT BY
SUMITRA GUHA
Sun 31 July, 5pm

The Bhavan’s Events at a Glance,
June - Oct 2016
SUMMER SCHOOL SHOWCASE, KATHAK
DANCE RECITAL BY RANI KHANAM
Sun 31 July, 7.30pm
INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION -
CHIEF GUEST, H.E. MR NAVTEJ SARNA,
HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA
Wed 3 August, 6:30pm for 7pm - all welcome
SUMMER SCHOOL FINALE, CONCERT
SHOWCASING ALL THE BHAVAN
STUDENTS
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug, 4pm
LECTURE: SALUTATION TO THE GOD OF
WISDOM BY SRI ANAND SUBRAMANYA
SHASTRY
Sat 13 Aug, 11am
CHALTE CHALTE - A FILMY SONG EVENT BY
POOJA ANGRA
Sat 3 Sept, 5.30pm dinner, show 7pm
OPEN DAY: NEW ACADEMIC TERM, MEET
THE TEACHERS & REGISTRATION
Sat 10 Sept, 10.30am
AN EVENING OF CARNATIC & HINDUSTANI
MUSIC IN AID OF CHARITY
Sat 10 Sept, 6.30pm
DARBAR FESTIVAL: KINGS OF TABLA PT
ANINDO CHATTERJEE & PT KUMAR BOSE
Sun 11 Sept, 6pm
MAHALAYA: A CELEBRATION OF BENGALI
MUSIC & DANCE PRESENTED BY RUBY
BUNKER
Sun 25 Sept, 6pm
BHARATANATYAM RECITAL BY
AKSHAY PRAKASH WITH LIVE MUSIC
ACCOMPANIMENT
Sat 1 Oct, 6.30pm
MOHAN VINA CONCERT BY VISWA MOHAN
BHATT
Sun 2 Oct, 6pm
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Events List June – Oct 2016
Mindchakra Bookshop presents:
VEDIC MATHEMATICS:
AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Sat 4 June – Sat 2 July, 3pm
5 Sessions - £50, concessions 10% off
Author and teacher, James Glover,
will be conducting this five Saturdays
session course for beginners. Vedic
Mathematics provides incredibly fast
and easy methods for working with
numbers.
A Bharatanatyam Recital
BY SAHANA
BALASUBRAMANYA
Sat 11 June, 5pm
£5
Presented by The Bhavan, Sahana is a
promising young artist from India. She
received training at Ganesa Natyalaya,
Delhi, under renowned Guru Saroja
Vaidyanathan for fifteen years in the
Tanjavur style of Bharatanatyam.
Madhvi Mudgal
& ODISSI DANCE COMPANY
VISTAAR
Fri 10 June, 7.30pm
£20
In praise of Jaidev’s Gita Govindam;
Presented by Sama Arts, The Nehru
Centre and The Bhavan. One of the
leading classical dancers of India, in
the Odissi style, Madhavi is credited
with bringing refined sensibility to
her art form and has received global
acclaim. She will be accompanied by
live musicians and dancers.
The Bhavan presents
BHINNA ABHINNA WITH THE
FUSION PROJECT
Sat 11 June, 8pm
£10, £8 cons/students
In association with HF Artsfest, Bhinna
Abhinna features critically acclaimed
band from Oxford, The Fusion
Project, who seamlessly fuse Indian
Classical music with Western pop
hits. M Balachandar on Mridangam,
Balu Raguraman on Violin, Odissi by
Tirthi Patnaik, Kathak by Deepika
Kathrani and Bharatanatyam by Vibha
Selvaratnam.
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Sitar & Cello Concert
BY SHUBHENDRA RAO &
SASKIA RAO-DE HAAS
Fri 17 June, 7.30pm
£17.50
Presented by Sama Arts Network,The
Bhavan, SAA UK. Shubhendra Rao,
learnt his art in the true “Guru-Shishya
Parampara”, living with and learning
from his Guru, Pandit Ravi Shankar for
over ten years. Saskia Rao-de Haas is
a brilliant cellist and composer from
the Netherlands who is based in India.
Accompanied by Shahbaz Hussain on
Tabla.
Upahaar school of Dance presents
its second night of festivities
NRITHYA-UPAHAAR II
Sun 19 June, 5pm
£15, £12 tickets@upahaar.co.uk
Upahaar School of Dance, from
Sutton,Croydon,Twickenham &
Crawley presents talented artists
performing Mohiniattam and
Bharatanatyam. Odissi dance will be
performed by Arushi Mudgal, disciple
of Guru Smt Madhavi Mudgal.
Upahaar school presents an
International festival of dance
NRITHYA-UPAHAAR I
Sat 18 June, 5pm
£15, £12 tickets@upahaar.co.uk
Kuchipudi dancer, Kopal Vedam
is the artistic director of Kaivalya
Academy of Art & Culture Coventry.
Sonia Sabri’s ‘Kathakaars’ from the
Sonia Sabri Company in Birmingham,
perform Kathak. Divya Shiva Sundar,
a Bharatanatyam artist and disciple
of the Dhananjayans and the Artistic
Director of Disha Centre for Arts in
Chennai, performs Bharatanatyam.
The Bhavan Celebrates
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Tues 21 June, 6.30pm
All welcome, free entry
On International Yoga Day people
around the world celebrate the healing
art of Yoga. Continuing from last year,
The Bhavan will contribute to this
global event with taster classes and
lectures.
Regular Tuesday class will be offered
free of charge for IYD.
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Dance Festival Opening Night
JAYATE KUCHIPUDI
Sun 12 June, 5pm
All welcome, free entry
‘Jayate Kuchipudi’ is the first UK-
Europe travelling Kuchipudi and folk
dance festival. Conceived by UKTA
(United Kingdom Telugu Association)
in collaboration with (ICCR) and
curated by Dr Avanthi Meduri, the
festival features Yakshagana by the
Natyaramam troupe, Kuchipudi by
Dr. Vanaja Uday, Dr, Maddali Usha
Gayatri, and Dr. Shrikal Jwala. The
renowned Vadeppally Srinivas Group
perform ‘Janapada Sangeetham’.
Karnatic Music Concert
KEYBOARD RECITAL BY
K.SATHYANARAYANAN
Sat 25 June, 6.30pm
Contact Swami: 01923 859954
Highly acclaimed K Sathyanarayanan
plays Karnatic music on the
keyboard. The concert is in aid of
feeding hungry school children
in Sri Lanka. Accompanied
by Balu Raguraman(Violin),
Balachandar(Mridangam) B. Sridhar
(Drum), Sadagopan Lalitha(Vocal)
& K.Sithamparanathan (Tabla).
Donations Welcome.
So French Drama presents
DANSE AVEC MOLIÈRE
Tues 21 & Wed 22 June, 8pm
£12
A selection of some of the best scenes
by the famous French playwright,
performed in French with energy,
passion, invention and humour. Une
sélection des meilleures scène du
grand comédien, jouées en français
avec énergie, passion, invention et
humour.
Presented by Maida Vale Ballet
School
FAIRY TALES
Sun 26 June, 2.30pm
Adults: £12, Children Under 16: £6
A beautiful Ballet dance production
presented by Maida Vale Ballet
School. Be enchanted by gorgeous
costumes, choreography, music and
dance. A night to remember.
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Guru Shri Abhay Shankar Mishra
presents
KATHAK AALOK
Sun 26 June, 6.30pm
£15, £12
Guru Abhay Shankar Mishra, resident
teacher of The Bhavan (UK) for over
fifteen years, has guided and inspired
numerous students in learning the
beautiful art of Kathak. This event
will feature a spectrum of colours
radiating from solo & group dances
by his senior students to dazzle and
brighten the stage with vitality.
Bharatanatyam Recital by Bala
Devi Chandrashekar
KARNA, DESTINY’S CHILD
Sun 3 July, 6pm
£15, £10
Presented by Vani Fine Arts. USA
based Bharatanatyam dancer Bala
Devi Chandrashekar has been
producing solo themed events for
many years. This year its her version of
‘Karna’, a fascinating character of the
Mahabharata, known as an invincible,
supreme warrior with immense
strength.
Sankalpam presents
UYIR IN UNARVU
Sat 2 July, 7.30pm
£30, £25, £20
Uyir was born out of a desire to
provide a performance platform
for a group of adults re-discovering
Bharatanatyam. Following extensive
research in Colombo and Jaffna, Uyir
in Unarvu is the first in a series of
performance events showcasing the
role of Bharatanatyam in people’s
lives. The evening will draw on the
dancers’ lived-in experiences, memory
and emotion.
Essex Indians presents
UTTORSURI- GENERATION
NEXT
Sat 9 July, 6pm - Doors open 5.30pm
£18, £13, £10
A fund raising concert for charities
locally and globally, this is third
season of this event. The programme,
directed by Dr Arpita Ray, consists of
two dramas using dance, music and
theatre, performed by talented artists.
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A Classical Indian Dance Event
NRTTASAHAYATA
Sun 10 July, 7.30pm (Dinner at 6pm)
£15, £12, £10
A beautiful dance event presented
by Lata Desai, featuring artists Shaili
Desai, Shyam Nayeen, Sarika Shah,
Shivali Patel, Abby Suresh, Preveena
Kula and Vanathy Vigneswaran.
This event is in aid of CAREducation
Trust, making a difference to the
lives of disadvantaged and naturally
challenged children.
The Bhavan’s
31ST SUMMER SCHOOL
OF INDIAN MUSIC & DANCE
Sat 16 July - Sun 7 August
Registration - Sat 16 July 2pm-4pm
The Bhavan, London’s largest Institute
for Classical Indian Arts Training &
Presentation, is hosting its 31st Annual
Summer School of Indian Music
& Dance. Learn from the Masters
in Tabla, Bharatnatyam Dance,
Sitar, Mridangam, Kathak Dance,
Hindustani & Karnatic Vocal, Karnatic
Violin. Plus a unique opportunity to
perform at The Bhavan.
Milap Fest & The Bhavan present
MAHOTSAV
Fri 15 – Sun 17 July, 4.30pm
Full details & Tickets atbhavan.net
Mahotsav is an annual festival
of Indian Music & Dance. This
year Milap Fest will programme
the 3-day festival featuring
Bharatanatyam by Mohanapriyan
Thevarajah, Neha Bhatnagar and
Dakshina Vaidyanathan; Odissi by
Irina Kommisarova; Kuchipudi by
Prateeksha Kashi & Arunima Kumar;
Hindustnai Music by Prabhat Rao,
Kousic Sen and Rekesh Chauhan.
Sat Sang Meditation
WITH MOHANJI
Tues 19 July, 1pm
All welcome, free entry
Mohanji is an everyday man with
whom different people connect
differently. Some say that he is a
mystic whose presence turns you
inwards, while others are completely
at home and feel natural around Him.
The essence of Mohanji cannot truly
be put into a frame. He is what you
make of him.
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Summer School Showcase
KARNATIC VOCAL CONCERT
BY SUDHA RAGUNATHAN
Sun 24 July, 6pm
£20, £15, £10
Sudhaji is one of the brightest stars
in Karnatic music. The prestigious
Padmabhushan awardee, Sudhaji’s
deep relish for tradition and mystical
old-world charm is addictive.
Accompanied by Balu Raguraman on
violin, Balachandar on Mridangam
and preceded on vocals by upcoming
artiste Sivakami Sibi, disciple of Smt
Sivashakti Sivanesan.
Summer School Showcase
HINDUSTANI VOCAL BY SMT
SUMITRA GUHA
Sun 31 July, 5pm
£15, £10, £7.50
Sumitraji is known for her expertise
in Hindustani classical music. The
Government of India honoured her
in 2010, with the award of Padma
Shri. She will be accompanied by Pt
Rajkumar Misra on Tabla and preceded
by upcoming artistes, Torsha Chattaraj
on vocals, disciple of Smt Chandrima
Misra, and Dhanraj on Tabla, disciple
of Pt Rajkumar Misra.
Summer School Showcase
BHARATANATYAM DANCE BY
SREKALA BHARATH
Sat 30 July, 6pm
£15, £10, £7.50
Srekala, disciple of renowned Guru
K J Sarasa, is a passionate dancer,
ingenious choreographer and an
inspirational teacher. Her creative
journey has taken her through 24
countries spanning 5 continents.She
will be preceded by upcoming artistes,
Madhu and Mahima Chandrasekhar,
disciples of Sri Prakash Yadagudde.
Summer School Showcase
KATHAK DANCE RECITAL BY
RANI KHANAM
Sun 31 July, 7.30pm
£15, £10, £7.50
Rani is a sensitive and astute
interpreter of the Lucknow Gharana.
Her style reflects deep comprehension
of the dance tradition. She sets
new dimensions and is a source of
inspiration to younger generations.
She will be preceded by upcoming
Kathak artiste, Abhinav Mishra,
disciple of Sri Abhay Shankar Mishra.
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A Concert showcasing all The
Bhavan Summer School Students
SUMMER SCHOOL FINALE
Sat 6 & Sun 7 August, 4pm
£10 including snacks
A grand finale celebration showcasing
the talents of The Bhavan’s Summer
School students from the many
departments in Music and Dance.
A Filmy song event by Pooja Angra
CHALTE CHALTE
Sat 3 Sept, 5.30pm dinner, show 7pm
£20, £15, £10
Pooja Angra is a renowned Indian
vocalist living in the UK who is
bestowed with a melodious and
mellifluous voice quality. Dr Pooja is
a classically trained singer studied
under distinguished musicians and
academics. She has enthralled
audiences at The Bhavan with
concerts featuring old Hindi film
songs.
Relevance of the Gita today
SRI ANAND SUBRAMANYA
SHASTRY
Sat 13 August, 11am
All welcome, free entry
Pt. Anand Subramanya Shastry is
popularly known as ShastriJi and
SwamiJi among his friends, listeners
and admirers. Native of Karnataka,
born at Varanasi, Shastriji is a
renowned lecturer and spiritual guide.
Open Day: New Academic Term
MEET THE TEACHERS &
REGISTRATION
Sat 10 September, 10.30am
Come & join our classes
All are welcome to attend this Open
Day at The Bhavan. New aspiring
students and returning students can
meet the teachers of their respective
courses of interest in Indian Music,
Dance, Languages, Yoga and Art &
Archaeology. Street Food available on
the day.
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A Fundraising Event
CARNATIC & HINDUSTANI
PERFORMANCE
Sat 10 September, 6.30pm (5pm
refreshments)
Entry by Donation
In aid of Cane and Miot, this
fundraising evening will feature
beautiful performances of Carnatic &
Hindustani music and dance. Produced
by Dr Selvakumar.
Mahalaya
A CELEBRATION OF BENGALI
MUSIC & DANCE
Sun 25 September, 6pm
£15, £10
Presented by Ruby Bunker, Mahalaya
is an annual event held at The Bhavan
which presents an array of Bengali
music and dance. Always lively and
dynamic this event promises to give
a glimpse into the land of poets and
artists that is Bengal.
Darbar 2016 - Kings of Tabla
PANDIT ANINDO CHATTERJEE
& PANDIT KUMAR BOSE
Sun 11 September, 6pm
£40, £30,£25
Two of India’s tabla legends come
together for their first epic tabla duet
in the UK. Immerse yourself in the
dexterous talents of Pandit Anindo
Chatterjee and exhilarating sounds of
Pandit Kumar Bose, who will showcase
the flamboyant Benares, Farukhabad
and Ajrara styles. Dharamnath Mishra
accompanies on the harmonium.
Studies in Comparative Mythology
LECTURE SERIES: DREAMING
with VISHNU
Mon 26 – Fri 30 September, 6.30-
8.30pm daily
£100, (£75 early bird rate before July
31)
Lead by Dr. Vidya Kamat (India), this is
a fascinating and unique lecture series
on Hindu Mythology. It compares
beliefs and practices of other ancient
civilizations, over five weekday
evenings. This lecture series is in
memory of the late Prof. H V S Sastry.
Registration: curator@bhavan.net
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Bharatanatyam Recital
BY AKSHAY PRAKASH
Sat 1 October, 6.30pm
Invite only
A Bharatanatyam performance
by talented young dancer, Akshay
Prakash, son and student of Guru
Prakash Yadagudde, resident
Bharatanatyam teacher at The
Bhavan. This promises to be an
outstanding event as Akshay has
developed a high level of skill and he
has a dynamic presence on stage.
Accompanied by live music.
Mohan Vina Concert
BY PANDIT VISHWA MOHAN
BHATT
Sun 2 October, 6pm
£20, £15, £10
Creator of the Mohan Vina and the
winner of a Grammy Award, Vishwaji
has mesmerized the world with his
pure, delicate yet fiery music. Disciple
of Pt. Ravi Shankar, he belongs to
that elite body of musicians tracing
its origin to Tansen and his guru
the Hindu Mystic Swami Haridas.
Accompanied by Pt Rajkumar Misra on
Tabla.
Isha Yoga Events
AT THE BHAVAN
11 - 12 June - Shambhavi Mahamudra
9-10 July - Shambhavi Mahamudra
11-13 July - Sury Kriya
14-17 July - The Inner Engineering
Programme
12-14 August - A Children’s
Programme
13 August - A Sathsang
9-11 September - Angamardhana
10 September - Sathsang
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Art Exhibitions and Events in the
Artist’s Talk
BY SHAKUNTALA KULKARNI
Wed 8 June, 6.30-7.45pm
We are very pleased to invite artist
Shakuntala Kulkarni (Mumbai, India)
for a presentation of her recent
artworks in moving image and
sculpture/performance. Shakuntala
received her fine art training at Sir J
J College of Art, Mumbai in 1972 and
printmaking thereafter at The Faculty
of Fine Arts, Baroda and Visva-
Bharati, Shantiniketan, India. She has
exhibited extensively internationally.
RSVP: curator@bhavan.net
A celebration of Multiculturalism
through art and events
MODERN RENAISSANCE
Thurs 23 - Sun 26 June, 11am–7pm
Part of the Kensington and Fulham
open studios, the show explores
and celebrates traditions in cultures
and the fusion that brings about
Multiculturalism. Kavita P Mohan,
K Anthony, Linda Blissett and Jane
Elizabeth Rossiter-Gill explore art,
dance, music, fashion, beauty, myths
and folklore through paintings,
photography and fashion to bring
forth an interactive gallery show.
Ayush Sinha
AUDIBLE COLOURS
Sat 2 - Mon 4 July, 11am-7pm
Artist Ayush Sinha’s extensive
research of the Indian culture and
civilization helps us embark on a
mystical journey of historic India
through his vision. Stylistically inspired
by artist M F Husain, Ayush’s style is
cubist.
Nepali Traditional Thangka Art
TULARAM LAMA AND
PRAKASH LAMA
Sat 23 - Sun 24 July, 11am-7pm
All welcome, free entry
Original hand painted Buddhist
artwork and Thangka scroll paintings
presented by KGTAH, Nepal. A great
opportunity to acquire altar art
and support Nepalese artists and
marginalized people of Nepal from
remote areas.
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M P Birla Millennium Art Gallery
Summer School Art Workshop
TECHNIQUES OF INDIAN
MINIATURE PAINTING
Mon 25 – Fri 29 July, 11am–5pm daily
Master Miniature Painter Ramu
Ramdev will be visiting The Bhavan for
the Summer School, to share his skills
with students keen to learn techniques
of Traditional Indian Miniature
Painting in a five-day workshop. An
exhibition of the finest work of Ramu
Ramdev and his brothers, Govind
Ramdev, Shyamu Ramdev & Hemant
Ramdev will be on show.
Register: curator@bhavan.net
Abstract artworks
GHANSHYAM GUPTA & TARU
SHIKHA NAGIA
Sat 3 –Tue 6 September, 11am–7pm
Ghanshyam Gupta’s meditative are
devoted to optical illusion on one
hand and transcendental meanings
on the other. Circles of colours
revolve in centripetal and centrifugal
permutations. Taru Shikha’s colourful
abstract artworks complement
Ghanshyam’s quiet canvases.
Ghanshyam Gupta completed his M.A.
Fine, Printmaking at Royal College of
Art, London in 1997.
Namrita Manghnani’s Collection
PAINTINGS & HANDICRAFTS
Fri 23 - Sunday 25 September,
11am–7pm
All welcome, free entry
Paintings in acrylics, charcoals and
chalk pastels. Hand painted and
decoupage trays, coasters and candles
for Diwali.
An exhibition celebrating Indian
Textiles
SANDOUQ
Fri 14 - Sun 16 Oct, 11am - 7pm
Sandouq is a collective of 3 artists
- Ekta Kaul, Vallari Harshwal,
Mukta Dabral - all graduates of
the National Institute of Design
in Ahmedabad. Sandouq aims to
celebrate Indian textiles, focusing on
the rich traditional artisan skills and
contemporary design interventions.
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New Academic Year
Open Day
Sat 10 Sept, 2016
10.30am
22 Courses under 1 roof
Dance: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi
Music: Karnatic Vocal, Hindustani Vocal,
Mridangam, Tabla, Sitar, Violin, Vina, Bansuri
Yoga: Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar
Art & Archeology of India
Box Office 0207 381 3086 / 4608
Book Online at www.bhavan.net
Email info@bhavan.net
/BhavanLondon
@BhavanLondon
All welcome at The Bhavan, 4a Castletown Road,
West Kensington, London W14 9HE
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